FP&A Manager at Reckitt

About the role

• We're looking for a FP&A Manager – To provide robust financial support and challange the FP&A and category controller and Marketing Executive team in the specific areas of Brand P&L Perfomance , New Prodcuct Development Financials, Marketing spend control, financial Analysis and Profitability analysis.This is to provide the necessaty financial appraisal, analysis and insight into matters relating to Marketing activitu and associated return on investment across all existing and proposed product ranges. The rolw is a commercial partnering role focused on supporting the successful delivery of profitability targers.The ideal candidate will be commercialy astute qualified accountant with expirience in an FMCG enviriment,possesing strong in anylysis and excellent communication and influencing skills.Your expertise in FP&A and  proactive approach will guide us through the complexities , turning challenges into strategic advantages

Your responsibilities

• Review and Close Monthly P&L ensuring full and accurate reporting of Balance Sheet and P&L by Brand; analysing Spend by Brand to communicate and challenge variance to Budget/ Last Year;
• Closing & Reporting the month end P&L by Brand analysing Net Revenue/ Gross Margin by Brand to communicate and challenge variance to Budget/ Last Year.
• Manage Marketing spend in line with Budget challenging the relevant budget holders to deliver Budget P&L and appropriate ROI on investments;
• Track and control Bonus Pack/ Sample spend to be within Budget; 
• Ensure robust internal control processes are in place on Marketing Spend, enforcing NO PO/ NO PAY policy ensuring all activities authorised pre commencement.
• Provide timely and accurate month end reporting packs with insightful analysis
• Identify and understand business challenges; propose and create solutions.
• Partner directly with the local and area finance teams to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews.
• Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights.
• Work on projects and initiatives that impact the entire organization
• Create presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made.
• Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Work towards simplifying and standardising reporting decks in an effort to always improve accuracy, time spent on preparing decks and quality of information provided

The experience we're looking for

• The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute qualified accountant with experience in an FMCG environment
• CA / CIMA or ACA qualified. Min 2 year qualified
• General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles
• Experience developing financial reports and metrics
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture
• Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective verbal and written communication
• Well rounded experience in both Supply and Commercial
• Proven track record of inspiring change or implementation of new ideas
• Clear understanding of various business processes